Having not built anything since May and with lost mojo on the hurrie which ended up back in its box resting on the shelf .

I need to feed the inner drive calling me back to the bench . Even though summer is here it has been a hot one and the heat is beginning to be to much . Since finding myself spending time in doors again time to start a new project .

So , Hasegawa new tooled Zero will be under the knife . Few details will be added ...

Great to see a return to the work bench Jessica, my absence is still ongoing but I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things soon. I look forward to seeing how the new tool Hasegawa goes together and the level of detail provided int he kit, as well as the extra's you will add. Who know's perhaps inspiration will strike??

Terri, It's about time you've come on back to the bench. I for one have really missed you.

So now you're building a super scale Japanese A6M5c Zero. Sure looks like Richard is really happy about it. I'm still waiting for his return to the bench as well.

As usual, I'm pulling up my old man's rocking chair, and following right along. As a shameful plug, my latest build is the 1/24 scale Fujimi Martini Porsche 917K in the AutoModeler site. Drop by and check out my 1st car build.

It's been in the 90's day after day after day here, with some really nasty T storms thrown in just to make it real interesting. Not looking forward to the electric bill, that's for sure

Great nations do not fall because of external aggression; they first erode and decay inwardly, so that, like rotten fruit, they fall of themselves. The strength of a country is the sum total of the moral strength of the individuals in that country.
Ezr

Terri,This is a great looking kit to get back into the game with. I purchased it myself a while back when it was first released— got a steal on it for $40 at my LHS! Hasegawa has really released a beauty with this one and it’s subsequent release, and I think you’ll enjoy it a lot. I had a fellow modeler “beg” me to let it go to him for a couple of trades, and since I already had the Tamiya A6M2 Zero, I relented, but now wish I’d kept this kit. I did get an Oscar and a partially built Tamiya F4U in trade though. But still, one can never have too many Zeros! Enjoy! VR, Russ

Very sorry to hear that. We just lost our service dog, Keisha, a few months ago. I sill look for her to play ball. You loss and grief are real. We looked and waited and found a new friend when it felt right. You need a place to reinvest the love.

Great nations do not fall because of external aggression; they first erode and decay inwardly, so that, like rotten fruit, they fall of themselves. The strength of a country is the sum total of the moral strength of the individuals in that country.
Ezr

Hi Terri - I am so sad to hear of your loss - I am a dog lover and have gone through the difficult time you are experiencing my self - never easy . I have often said there are only two things wrong with dogs

Hi Terri - I am so sad to hear of your loss - I am a dog lover and have gone through the difficult time you are experiencing my self - never easy . I have often said there are only two things wrong with dogs

1). You get too attached to them

2). They don't live long enough

There are times when I prefer their company to that of humans .

I hope you heal quickly - Richard

Richard, Agreed on both accounts.

Our dog Rags, yep that was his name as I got him as a puppy from the pound. His formal name was Sir Bag of Rags. Anyway,my son had one upstairs bedroom, I had the other as my model/computer room. When my son moved down stairs to the finished basement, Rags decided he wanted his room. So that's where he slept and hung out when he wanted his privacy. And yes, he had a bed too.

I was so sad to read your news. I don't have a dog at the moment (the first time in my life), because my work means I simply couldn't look after it properly. Saying goodbye has been a heartbreak every time - but the wonderful memories last forever and I do believe the parting is only temporary. When you're ready, find a new friend who needs a loving home - the joy and laughter they'll bring is guaranteed to help you through this dark time.

Hi guys , I would like to thank you all for the support . Blau was a huge part of my life . We have been on many adventures together and few of his own . I have never had a cat quite like him , follow me around every where and love the out doors and going walks . Yes I know its weird to walk a cat , but he stayed by my side talking up a storm while sniffing every single grass blade along our way .

I finally sat down and made some progress . Cockpit and removed and sub-assemblies are ready for paint . Which I'm hoping to get started on this weekend so I will have pic's up very soon .

My apologies. I don't know why I assumed Blau was a dog - maybe the previous replies to your post. I share my place with a cat - Athene. As with any cat, I'd never say I own her - it's more the case that she deigns to put up with me.

As for going for a walk with a cat, there's nothing weird in that. There's a guy in Newport, Isle of Wight, who takes his cat (a Siamese) around town on a leash and harness!

It's not much progress but it is some . Cockpit parts are cleaned up and detail removed for the PE parts after painting . ( PE is per coloured ) Not a fan of this . Makes it very hard on matching the paint . On holidays , be getting more bench time in with some painting sessions and start on the power plant .

I'm also a pet parent once more . This is Seiben he is a lilac point siamese almost ten weeks old now . This is his first night in is new homw , made himself right at home !

Love your new Kitten, Seiben. I'm quite sure in no time he'll be ruling your house.

Joel

Thanks Joel , feels good to be back in front of the bench . Clean up went rather fast but I ran out of the shade I needed for the cockpit , restoring a trip to the hobby shop . Will be able to start airbrushing tomorrow .

A little late on the up date here . Was on a holiday which was much needed .

Progress continues with the cockpit and she is painted up ready for the second round of weathering . I tried Tamiya's new lac paints , Love them ! They brush paint wonderfully and airbrushing well ...awesome ! Will be getting more shades for sure . ( can you spot the hand painted items ? )

So far no fit issues even after painting , but working with very tiny PE parts is hard on the eyes . Rolling the hard steel PE parts in the pit was a core and I did have some not so perfect . If I hold them under a flame , lose all that prer painted detail . I'm starting not to care for them .

Up next are the RB Productions seat belts . First time using them so will see how this goes ....

Cute cat. They do tend to let you know where you stand. My daily routine starts at 6AM with feeding the cats, change the water bowl, and clean the litter box. Then, and only then, I can make coffee for Maria and myself...

Great work so far Terri, I must admit to liking the new Hasegawa offering better than I like their first. Which I have built with little problem it was just adding in some of the missing details that took the time. I look forward to seeing it go together but from what I've seen so far it's time to add a couple to the ever growing stash.